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We Went Apple Picking at Alstede Farms and Baby, Bring a Wagon
October 7, 2026
Videos, Travel & Hospitality
We Went Apple Picking at Alstede Farms and Baby, Bring a Wagon
October 7, 2026
Videos, Travel & Hospitality

We came for the apples and left with WAY more than expected. Alstede Farms might just be one of our favorite fall finds yet. Here’s why.

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October 7, 2026
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We Went Apple Picking at Alstede Farms and Baby, Bring a Wagon
We Went Apple Picking at Alstede Farms and Baby, Bring a Wagon

We came for the apples and left with WAY more than expected. Alstede Farms might just be one of our favorite fall finds yet. Here’s why.

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 10/7/26 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 10/7/26

We Went Apple Picking at Alstede Farms and Baby, Bring a Wagon

We came for the apples and left with WAY more than expected. Alstede Farms might just be one of our favorite fall finds yet. Here’s why.

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Lifestyle & Culture Latoya Burris 7/3/26 Lifestyle & Culture Latoya Burris 7/3/26

Main Character Energy: Summer Books Featuring Plus Size Leads

Stop settling for the sidekick! This summer, we’re celebrating books where plus size women own the main character energy. From Amy Award to the book club for the curvy girl, let’s get reading!

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 6/20/26 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 6/20/26

I Refused to Spend 8 Hours at the Airport. This $17 Plus Size Travel Hack Changed Everything

Everybody else got a gate. We got a resort. One overheard conversation saved us hours of airport misery.

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 6/15/26 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 6/15/26

I Visited Island Waterpark as a Plus Size Guest. Here’s What Happened

When you’re fat, you don’t just book the trip. You investigate the trip. So before I spent my money at Island Waterpark, I paid attention to the things most reviews never mention.

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 1/7/26 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 1/7/26

Fatty Friendly, Family Run, and Scratch Made: Why Taino’s in Kissimmee Deserves the Hype

Big portions. No arm chairs. Yucca fries with a sauce that changed my mood. Yeah… we need to talk.

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 8/1/25 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 8/1/25

Solo, Soft, & So Damn Extra: My Birthday Staycation at Voco Hotel Times Square South NYC

I skipped the birthday brunch and booked a solo staycation at Voco Hotel Times Square South NYC, and y’all… it was therapy in hotel form.

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 7/28/25 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 7/28/25

From Scratch to Snatched: Louisiana’s Best Kept Foodie Secret

The vibe? Southern. The flavors? Loud. The service? Like a hug from someone who knows your mama.

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 7/20/25 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 7/20/25

Crab Benedict That Slaps & Pistachio Lattes? Velo Cafe Is Atlantic City’s Best-Kept Secret

Everyone talks about Atlantic City, but no one’s talking about this. Just minutes from the strip, Velo Cafe is serving small-town charm with big-league flavor.

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Lifestyle & Culture, Videos Iya Thomas 7/19/25 Lifestyle & Culture, Videos Iya Thomas 7/19/25

WARNING: This Is NOT Your Average Water Park—Mountain Creek Adult Night Is a Whole VIBE 

Bodies were out, waves were crashing, and the vibe? Unmatched. You’d swear this was the hottest pool party in the city—but it’s a water park, and it’s strictly grown.

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Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 7/7/25 Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 7/7/25

From ER Nightmare to Northwell Nirvana: A Cautionary Tale of Pain, Patience, and Knowing Your Rights

One hospital left me in pain, ignored, and chased by security, while Northwell Health reminded me that dignity and real medical care still exist—and why knowing your rights could save your life.

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Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 6/6/25 Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 6/6/25

Too Fat for Mas? Not Anymore. We Just Made Carnival Curvier. 

Too fat for Mas? We pulled up in full glam, feathers, and attitude and made Carnival curvier. But babyyyy, you won’t believe how the crowd—and the crew—showed up for us…

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Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 5/2/25 Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 5/2/25

Where the Cold Brew Hits and the Chairs Don’t Quit: A Plus-Size Love Letter to Ground Central

This isn’t your average coffee stop—it’s a plus-size paradise with vibes, visuals, and seating that understands the assignment. Ground Central Cafe serves comfort, caffeine, and couches. And yes, we wrote them a love letter. 

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Lifestyle & Culture, Events Shapely Staff 4/24/25 Lifestyle & Culture, Events Shapely Staff 4/24/25

Poetic Justice Is About to Shake the Room

Get ready for a night of raw truth, Caribbean soul, and unapologetic poetry at Poetic Justice: The Artistic Experience. This isn’t just a show—it’s a cultural mic drop you don’t want to miss.

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Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 2/16/25 Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 2/16/25

Rising Through the Fire: The Power of Healing, Boundaries, and Unbreakable Strength

From heartbreak to triumph, Frankie Red has faced it all—loss, betrayal, abuse, and the battle with mental health. But she didn’t just survive—she rose, stronger than ever.

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Videos Iya Thomas 2/15/25 Videos Iya Thomas 2/15/25

Louise Carter Unboxing: Gold-Plated Magic or Straight-Up Sorcery?!

When I saw LOUISE CARTER claiming their gold-plated pieces can survive the beach, the pool, the gym, WITHOUT tarnishing or turning me into the Hulk, I had to side-eye it.

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Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 12/14/24 Lifestyle & Culture Iya Thomas 12/14/24

What Every Plus-Size Traveler Needs to Know About Curvy Ventures

Curvy Ventures Plus Size Entertainment and Travel provides carefree travel experiences filled with bold adventures, unique atmospheres, and lasting connections.

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Lifestyle & Culture Shapely Staff 12/13/24 Lifestyle & Culture Shapely Staff 12/13/24

Great Holiday Gift Ideas by Shapely

’Tis the season to give your love ones something plus size friendly and make a statement all at once.

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Lifestyle & Culture Queen Size Magazine 12/10/24 Lifestyle & Culture Queen Size Magazine 12/10/24

Fifth Annual Full Figured Industry Awards

The 5th Annual Full Figured Industry Awards (FFIAs) transformed the Jamaica Performing Arts Center into an unforgettable celebration of the plus-size industry’s most remarkable talents on November 2, 2024.

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Videos Iya Thomas 11/18/24 Videos Iya Thomas 11/18/24

Brooklyn Running Co. Where Curves and Running Collide

Starting a running journey as a plus-size babe can feel intimidating, but Brooklyn Running Co. made me feel right at home.

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Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 11/9/24 Videos, Travel & Hospitality Iya Thomas 11/9/24

Ocean Coral Spring: From Five-Star Dream to Two-Star Nightmare

From broken safes to missing cash to DIY cleaning duty in a ‘luxury’ room, this stay was giving less ‘paradise’ and more ‘get me out of here!’

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